life. In this way, students may be able to integrate
concepts and institutional practices into a practical,
work-oriented environment.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 7181, ADMN 171, COMM 241 or
equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

ADMN 297 - DEVELOPING A BUSINESS PLAN

ADMN 297: Developing a Business Plan examines the
process of researching and developing a business
plan. A business plan provides a comprehensive
framework for a firm’s marketing, financing and
operational activities. Students will research and
develop a business plan to assess the viability of a
proposed business venture. Students will also learn
to critically assess the viability of a business plan
through completing a due diligence process.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 177 @ ADMN 181, COMM 220 &
COMM 241 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better.

ADMN 308 - MULTICULTURAL MANAGEMENT

ADMIN 308: Multicultural Management will provide
a framework for students to develop and practice
the skills required to successfully manage or work

in a multicultural workplace either in Canada or

in an international setting. Culture and the ability

to recognize cultural differences will influence an
employee’s’ workplace behaviour, management style,
and job satisfaction. Sensitivity to cultural differences
may influence the success or failure of a business
venture, especially in an international context.
Organizations planning an international operation
must consider cultural influences when designing the
organizational structure, workplace communication
systems, rewards and customer interactions. A
combination of readings, case studies, and role play
will develop each student’s ability to communicate
and manage in a multicultural environment.

Pre-requisites: COMM 220 and ADMN 1771 or equivalent
with a grade of “C” or better.

ADMN 315 - LEADERSHIP

ADMN 315: Leadership examines the theory and
practical application of leadership. It covers the
latest thinking in leadership theory and contemporary
practices at work within organizations in a global
economy. Topics such as motivation, strategic
planning, team building and negotiation will be
explored.

Pre-requisites: COMM 220 and ADMN 1771 or equivalent
with a grade of “C” or better.

ADMN 399 - DIRECTED STUDIES BUSINESS

ADMN 399: Directed Studies Business involves
students engaging in independent study, research,
and practice related to a topic in business
administration under faculty supervision. The
faculty supervisor will determine the appropriate
curriculum, evaluation methods, and assignments in
consultation with the student subject to approval of

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POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

the department chair and consistent with the course
outline. Once the course is approved, students will
work independently but confer with their supervisor
ona regular basis for assistance and to have their
progress assessed.

Pre-requisites: ADMN 171 and TWC 165 with a grade of
‘C” or better.

COMM 220 - PRINCIPLES OF
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

The Business Administration Principles of
Organizational Behaviour course is an introduction
to the behaviour, relationships, and performance
of individuals and groups in work organizations as
well as the nature of organizational structure and
processes. Organizational dynamics are examined
with a view to creating an effective working
environment from a human perspective.

Pre-requisites: Accepted to the Business
Administration Program

COMM 240 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING |

COMM 240: Financial Accounting Lis an introductory
course in accounting from the basic accounting
equation to the preparation of the income statement,
statement of owner’s equity and balance sheet. This
course covers merchandise operations, valuation
and control of cash, temporary investments and
receivables, inventories and cost of goods sold,
principles of internal control and accounting for
payroll liabilities. Includes important accounting
principles and concepts as well as the classification
of accounts. The use of special journals, worksheets
and computerized accounting is also covered.

Pre-requisites: Accepted to the Business
Administration Program

COMM 241 - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING II

COMM 241: Financial Accounting II is the second
financial accounting course, reviewing and enlarging
upon concepts and principles, their application to
and effect upon financial statements. Topics include:
capital and intangible assets, current and long-term
liabilities, partnership accounting, accounting for
corporate transactions, notes and bonds payable,
the cash flow statement, and financial statement
analysis.

Pre-requisites: COMM 240 with a grade of “C’” or better.

ECON 106 - PRINCIPLES OF
MACROECONOMICS

ECON 106: Principles of Macroeconomics covers
topics including: national income accounts, national
income determination model, monetary system,
monetary and fiscal policy, problems with the Macro
System, inflation, unremployment, etc.; international
trade - balance of payments, exchange rates, capital
flows.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade
of “C” or better.

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ECON 107 - PRINCIPLES OF
MICROECONOMICS

ECON 107: Principles of Microeconomics is

usually taken following ECON 106: Principles of
Macroeconomics. Topics covered include: supply and
demand - price supports, the agricultural problem,
value theory, theory of the firm - competition,
pollution, industrial organization - monopoly, public
utilities, advertising, income distribution - labour
unions, productivity.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
“C” or better.

MATH 125 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

MATH 125: Business Mathematics is intended for first
year students enrolled in the Business Administration
program. It stresses the mathematics required in
financial processes. The course starts with a review
of basic arithmetic and algebra. With these skills

the student will solve several practical business
problems. Topics include (but are not limited to) ratio
and proportion, merchandising, break-even analysis,
simple interest and promissory notes, compound
interest and effective rates, simple and general
annuities, annuities due and deferred annuities,
amortization of loans and payment schedules, sinking
funds and investment decision analysis.

Pre-requisites: Pre-Calculus 17 or equivalent with grade
of “C+” or better, or written permission of the Instructor
and School Chair.

TWC 164 - INTRODUCTION TO
REPORT AND LETTER WRITING

TWC 164: Introduction to Report and Letter

Writing is an introduction to the fundamentals

of effective written communication. Components
include communication theory and its application to
business situations. Students are required to master
basic English writing skills and show competence

in producing conventional technical formats, such
as memoranda, business letters, short or informal
reports, résumés and cover letters.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 with a grade of “C+” or better, or
LPI score of Level 4 or higher.

TWC 165 - ORAL PRESENTATIONS
AND SKILLS TRAINING

TWC 165: Oral Presentations and Skills Training
focuses on complex oral and written communication.
Material covered includes how to conduct technical
research; how to use graphics; how to write
instructions, formal reports, and proposals; how to
write for the Web, and how to give informative and
persuasive oral presentations.

Pre-requisites: TWC 164 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent, or written permission of the instructor and
School Chair.

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